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Saturday, November 29, 2014

Best 2 Quart Black Half Kettle - Chrome Handle Deals

2 Quart Black Half Kettle - Chrome Handle
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I bought this to act as a humidifier when my woodstove is being used. It was thoroughly rinsed and filled with extremely filtered water from a Kinetico filter system, so I know the water is clean and clear of chlorine and deposits. Yet this kettle emitted heavy white deposits that got all over the woodstove and its trim, and the outside of the pot. The inside of the pot had "blooms" of white crusty deposits, many as large as 3/16" in diameter. The only way to clean them out is with a wire brush. It seems I paid almost $80.00 for a kettle I will never use again out of fear it may very well do more harm than good.

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This was the only Made in the USA kettle I could find, and I loved the quirky half-kettle look. It reminded me of Willy Wonka's office in the Gene Wilder version! The construction is sturdy, it holds lots of water, and this is a kettle that will last long enough to pass down to grandchildren. I recommend it to everyone who prefers quality and craftsmanship.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Review of Thru-Wall Room to Room Fan

Thru-Wall Room to Room Fan
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Item works pretty well, of course it's a fan that pushes air, how hard is that to achieve? Most problems pushing air from one room to the next have to do with ventilation in general. That is, if you're pushing air into a room and you close the door in that room, with thick carpet, there's no way for the air to escape the room so your fan isn't going to work.

This suncourt unit is nice in that it's sound level, even on high, is relatively low. But one other benefit is that it has a variable speed dial which allows you to, effectively, turn down the volume. Most fans settings consist of either a high, which is obnoxiously loud, or a low which doesn't push any air. So this fan pretty much takes care of that issue.

I used it on top of a standard 4" x 12" floor 'register' by just using 3 pieces of 12"x12" (2" thick) foam pads purchased at a hardware store. I took off the register grill. Cut the 4" x 11" center out of the the bottom one to go over the duct opening. Then cut the top two out with the enclosed 'wall' template cut-out included with the fan. The foam helps insulate the sound and doesn't seem to affect the airflow any. You do have to make a 'plug-in' end for the fan as it only comes with a 'pig tail'. So get a $6 extension cord end at the hardware store as well if you plan to plug it in to a wall outlet. It's not glamorous but it works pretty well and I believe it moves far more air than a standard register (insert) booster. Not to mention, the 'grill' you see in the picture can be rotated 360 degrees to direct the air in any direction you want.

I'll try to include a picture of my install in the user photos in a day or two.

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I have lived in the home I am in for over 14 years and have always had a problem in the winter with getting heat from the wood stove into the back bedroom. With this through the wall fan it has increased the temperature by about 5 to 7 degrees. It was worth the price for the extra comfort.

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I own a pellet stove that I have in the basement. I was leaving the door to the cellar open and letting nature bring the heat up. Sometimes the room in the cellar was 80 degrees or more. With this fan mounted at the top of the stairs and exiting into the living room I am getting the heat where I need it and the cellar is cooler. It's a win win. I was having trouble with the fan initially and sent it back for a replacement. I again had problems and worked with the company to figure it all out. They were very patient and I found the problem was mine, not theirs. The fan works as advertised, maybe even better. I encourage anyone that needs to move air from one space to another to purchase this product.

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11/28/11 We use a woodstove to heat the house in the winter. The room adjacent to the living room was always cold so we looked for a way to move warm air from the living room to the adjacent bedroom. I researched several fans and this one fit our needs because we specifically wanted a minimum of 100cf of air per minute not be limited to just 100cf per minute. The Amazon price was the lowest.

The Amazon website for this fan is lacking in the technical information we needed to make an informed purchase so I had to go to the manufacturer's website. This fan moves 100cf (low) up to 200cf (high) of air per minute using an adjustable speed "knob" on the front of the fan and it was supposed to be pretty quiet. It also has a rotating grill to direct air flow which is convenient. Some of the other websites offer the fan without the rotating grill at a lower price. I'd never consider that option because we want to be able to direct the airflow as needed.

The installation was not difficult. I recommend getting the wax tracing paper found in the sewing department of a fabric store or something similar to transfer the template outline to the wall. It makes it easier to cut the sheetrock without having to mess with the paper template getting in the way. You can cut it with the template, just make sure you securely tape it to the wall (use blue tape not duct tape).

We put the fan about 4' from the corner and 6" from the ceiling on the wall nearest the woodstove. It's in a great place to capture the heat and move it to the next room.

It helps my husband is an electrical engineer so he was able to do all the electrical work. He put a light switch (the flat decorative kind, not the regular toggle kind) on the wall below the intake side of the fan. This allows us to turn the fan on and off from the living room where the woodstove is located because we don't need to change the fan speed.

Also, having the switch on the output side room would have been inconvenient for us (and probably not necessary since the on/off speed control is on that side of the wall). Besides wanting to control the heat transfer from the room with the heat, every now and then some evil smoke sneaks out while I'm reloading wood. I don't have to run around to the other room to cut off the fan while I'm trying to get the air purifier turned on to get the smoke out of the room.

We did put insulation in the wall around the fan (as suggested by another reviewer). I don't know if it helped; however, we had the insulation so it wasn't a big deal to use it.

I said earlier the output of this fan is 100cf to 200cf. The adjustment knob allows for very minute adjustments to the fan speed. This is important because you need to find that sweet spot between air flow and fan noise. This is an inexpensive fan and even though the paperwork says the fan is balanced, our fan makes more noise as the speed increases. It wobbles on high speed; however, that doesn't concern us because we would never use high speed. Wobbling on the higher speeds is the only reason I gave the fan four stars instead of five.

I can't find a way to import a picture or you'd be able to see one of the nice features of this fan is it's pretty discrete on the input wall. We have it high enough on the wall so it's functional yet out of the way. Both sides of the fan can be painted I'd recommend you do it before your final installation so you don't have to mess with taking it down and putting it back up.

Overall, we're pleased with this fan. The temperature in the adjacent room is significantly warmer and the minimal fan noise doesn't bother us at night.

ETA: 12/13/11 I changed the stars from four to five. This fan does a very good job for the price. I now have the fan speed halfway between 100cf/minute and 200cf/minute and the sound is barely discernable unless you're standing right under it. The reality of it is there's all that power in that small housing so it's going to make some noise. However, my ceiling fan on high makes more noise than the wall fan. We've had it in the wall for a couple of weeks and have been pleased with its ability to push enough air into the next room to keep it at a comfortable temperature.

ETA: 12/27/12 It's been a little over a year since we installed the fan and I am so glad we did it! Right now the outside temperature is 26 degrees and we're nice and warm in the rooms that get direct heat from the wood stove and I can walk into the bedroom and not get slapped in the face with cold temperatures (as I did "before fan").

The bedroom will never be as warm as the rooms that get the direct heat and that is fine with us because we want the bedroom to be a little cooler when we sleep. That being said, this fan does a very good job at keeping the bedroom significantly more comfortable in cold weather. The switch we installed on the wall has been a convenient feature and I recommend anyone installing this fan also put in an on/off switch.

I still can't figure out how to put a picture in this review so I could show you the location of the fan in relation to the wood stove and also where we put the switch so I'll try to describe our setup.

We have the wood stove at an angle in a corner in the living room. The fan is on the adjacent bedroom wall straight up from the stove (about 5' from the top of the stove to the fan we have low ceilings so the fan is about 6" from the ceiling). The on/off switch is on the stove side of the wall about 4' from the floor and over about a foot from the stove so I can easily get to it and the heat from the stove doesn't affect it.

We chose to put the on/off switch on the stove side of the wall because that was the most logical place for us to control the fan. There have been a few times I've let smoke out of the stove when I added more wood and it was easy to reach up and turn off the fan so the smoke wouldn't blow in the bedroom. I keep a Holmes air purifier in the living room so I can turn it on when I have "duh" moments such as that. Thank goodness those times are not as frequent as they were when we first got the stove all those years ago.

My husband and I were talking a few days ago about how much we liked the fan and why did it take us so long to get one. I reminded him of all the research we did in years prior to buying this fan and just couldn't find a "good" fan. We didn't want to cut a hole in the wall and then find out we made a mistake.

Then I found this fan on Amazon and did more research and we've been very happy with it. I cannot speak to other people's experiences; however, for us this fan was an excellent choice.

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we have two small rooms off our bedroom, a walk-in closet and an office, and neither has heating or cooling. installed this fan between them to create circulation and it works great, pulling heated or cooled air into one room, through the wall to the other, and pushing it back out into the bedroom. adjustable speed is nice. gave it 3 stars because would be nice if the fan was a bit quieter at high speed.

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Monday, September 8, 2014

Cheap Aprilaire Humidifier, 24V Whole House Humidifier w/ Auto Digital

Aprilaire Humidifier, 24V Whole House Humidifier w/ Auto Digital Control Bypass Damper .7 Gallons/ hour
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This is my 3rd Aprilaire 600 and they were all worth every penny. (The 600 used to be called the 600A, now both are automatic and the 600's electronics are slightly updated.) The 600 can be switched to manual mode, if desired.

My first unit was in my last house and was run for 2 years with no issues, then we moved. I just installed 2 in my current house (since I have 2 furnaces, 1 for each floor). I set it to humidity level #5 out of 7, which sets the relative humidity to 35% when the outdoor temperature is about 20 degrees F (details in the manual). The unit automatically turns on when the furnace is running and there is a call for more humidity. The unit can turn on your furnace blower in order to add humidity even when the furnace is not running, but I didn't want that option, so I didn't wire it in. If you do wire it in, there is a switch on the control unit so that you can turn it on or off.

Pros

* It's automatic and comes with an outdoor temperature sensor. This allows the unit to automatically adjust the humidity level so that you don't get condensation on your windows (condensation and the associated mold growth are why some home inspectors do not recommend humidifiers.)

* For us, it reduces nose bleeds and sinus infections.

* No standing water for mold to grow in. No individual room units to clean and refill.

* Works great, turn it on as the weather starts to get cold (also turn on the water to it and turn the lever to open the built in damper) and turn it off as the weather warms up.

* Low maintenance: Replace the water panel 1 time per year

* Low repair costs: There's no fan or extraneous parts. The only moving part is the valve that turns on and off the water. The value is quick and cheap to replace if it ever builds up enough sediment or mineralization to impede function.

* Low upkeep: The manual says to replace the water distribution tray and valve solenoid every ~5 years. All the parts are easy to access and relatively cheap. After 2 years my original water distribution tray showed no wear and I don't think it will really need to be replaced.

* Integrates with the electrical power in your furnace, so there's no extra wiring (assuming your furnace is new enough to have the jumpers.)

* Completely silent.

* Uses almost no electricity

* I did not notice a decrease in air flow coming out of vents throughout the house.

* Easy to install if you are handy. Our local Heating guys charge about $450 to install these and it only takes them 2 hours. I did it myself in about 4-6 hours. All the tools you really need are sheet metal snips, a good drill to put in sheet metal screws, a wrench for tightening plumbing connections, wire strippers, and ideally a 3/4" metal drill bit to install the electronic control. Installation instructions are included in the box, including wiring instructions. The instructions aren't idiot proof, but they're easy to follow for a handy person.

Cons

* Some water is wasted as unevaporated water does drain out the bottom. While I don't want water wasted, I actually think this is a preferable design. I don't want to waste electricity heating the water to create steam and I don't want a tray of standing water for mold or bacteria to grow in (the 400 model has a tray of standing water and no drain, but is otherwise the same as the 600.) I haven't noticed a change in my water bill since installing these units.

* A drain is required. I directed mine into my air conditioner's condensation drain which feeds to the sump pump. No problem. It it's a problem for you, try the 400 model.

Function

The unit works by taking air that has been heated by your furnace and passes it through a panel that has a small amount of water running across it. The water panel looks a bit like a radiator. The water on the panel evaporates into the hot air and gets distributed through your existing ductwork. That's it, nothing fancy. Note that, just like any humidifier, the unit is more efficient if you connect it to hot water rather than cold.

If you decide to install it yourself and go against the recommendation to have a professional do it, you'll also need the following:

#8 sheet metal screws

1/4" copper water line

1/2" ID clear vinyl tubing for drain

Clamp to attach the vinyl drain tubing to the humidifier

Small wire nuts

6" start collar for bypass connection

6" 90 degree elbow(s) for bypass connection

6" pipe for bypass connection

18-2 thermostat wire (a few feet of 18-5 may be helpful to go between the humidifier and your furnace, but 18-2 will work there as well)

Depending on your furnace, 2 quick disconnect electrical plugs may be needed to connect the included transformer to your furnace's power.

If furnace circuit board does not include humidifier accessory terminals an Aprilaire #50 Current Sensing Relay will be needed.

Optional Duct tape (don't use fabric tape, UL rated foil backed tape will last much longer and won't burn) or mastic will improve heating efficiency.

Optional you may want to feed the vinyl drain tubing inside a 3/4" PVC drain to make sure if doesn't get damaged or knocked out of your drain.

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Aprilaire Model 600 Automatic Whole-house Bypass Humidifier with Digital ControlThis is a highly sophisticated humidifier. I consider myself to be a fairly handy homeowner but after receiving the item and reading the directions I opted to pay a professional for the install. I am glad that I did. I had estimates in my area to do the install between $250 and $350 over the cost of the unit.

Everything on this unit is automatic. A hard wire runs outside of the house to monitor the outside air temperature.

The only question that I had before I bought the unit was weather the 3 gallons per hour of water ran 24/7 or not. The answer is that it does not. A solenoid only lets the water run when the unit needs to add humidity.

I am more satisfied with this product than I expected to be.

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It's a great product and it works extremely well when set to full automatic. The outdoor temperature sensor needs to be installed for automatic mode for proper relative humidity and to avoid window condensation. Yeah it takes some time to install it properly but well worth it. When it's set to automatic it will actually kick on your blower periodically even without a call for heat to get an accurate check of the humidity levels and stay on if they are low. The automatic mode helps tremendously after the heat runs and it needs to stay on for a bit to keep the levels accurate. I also found this setup to be useful in reducing cold spots in the house and to help maintain even temperatures kind of like a 2-stage furnace would. With a flip of a switch it can be set to manual and will only run if there is a call for heat and humidity is required. If you're going to spend the time to install one of these, I wouldn't settle for a unit that is not automatic. The 24vac transformer that was sent with the unit was pretty cheap; I tried to loosen one of the terminals and it broke the lead. Not worth a phone call so I just picked up one at the hardware store for $13. If you plan on using this for automatic purposes, then the transformer should be powered with constant power. I ran power down from the furnace power switch to the blower compartment where I mounted the transformer. That's also nice because when you shut down the furnace via the switch it also shuts down the humidifier and adds protection with the onboard furnace fuse. You will want to wire the transformer at the switch and not from any wires or furnace electronics after the switch (excluding a designed HUM accessory power lead). Like many others my furnace's Honeywell circuit board is equipped with a HUM accessory power lead and on my unit it is 120V so don't think you can bypass the use of a transformer if that's the case. But if your board is similar to mine the HUM power lead will only work if you plan on using it in manual mode as it's only powered when there is a call for heat; it is not powered when there is only a call for the blower or no call at all. Obviously the unit will be more efficient when supplied with heated air; as will be the case most of the time. But there are several studies that show a sufficient amount of humidity will be applied by just the blower moving ambient air through the unit. The manual does state that when set to automatic mode then the unit should be supplied with hot water and in general that is a good practice for the MOST efficient way to evaporate water and help keep the impurities from building up over time. But I couldn't justify the usage of energy that it takes to make that water hot and watch it go down the drain. Some studies show that the benefit is insignificant in supplying hot water over cold water. It's going to be up to you but I couldn't do it and the unit still works very well when supplied with cold water. Hope this helps some of you out in the decision process and I posted a few pictures of the install.

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So like others mentioned... the install guide(s) are a bit crude. Install took me just over 3hrs to do. I piggy backed of the 24v supply already there for the furnace. Used the hot water line for best performance. The tough spots were tin snipping the openings (now i have increadible grip strength) and fitting the 6" flex duct hose (must be a trick to it i don't know) to the unit and the flange. Make sure your sheet metal screws are long enough as mounting holes on the unit are raised. I used an earlier review which had a check list of supplies needed for this project and for once didn't have to make two trips to the hardware store (thanks!).

Some tips: To get the unit to work without the temp sensor in place make sure you select manual on the Digital controller (otherwise water won't flow and error message will show). Make sure you get enough wire (@ $.23 a foot better to have extra then to waste gas and time going back). Finally make sure you are at least 6" upstream from your unit with the Control mounting otherwise you will get higher moisture readings.

I was able to turn down the temp in the house 2 degrees and still felt it was too hot in the house (2,500sqft). I am sure i will be getting returns on this for a long time not to mention how pleasant the house feels.

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The humidity hasn't been low enough yet to actually run this yet so I can't comment on its effectiveness (will update review later). However, installation was fairly easy if you are somewhat handy. Wiring in to furnace was a breeze with included wiring diagram. I mounted the 24VAC transformer in a junction box on the side of the furnace. I installed the unit on the cold air return due to concerns raised in other reviews about water dripping down in to the furnace. I opted to not use the saddle valve and chop my hot water pipe and solder in a T with a ball valve instead (not a fan of saddle valves).

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Achla Designs TSH-04 Curved Up Bracket, 8-Inch Reviews

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Despite the picture, and the lack of any clarity in the description, there is only 1 bracket. Not four as shown in the picture.

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This is an attractive and useful hook. I was very impressed with the quality for the price. I had seen this type of hook at a local garden store and the price was 5 times higher!

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I wanted the large bracket and received the smallest. Not clear ordering information. Therefore, it couldn't be used.

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Review of Homebasix Fireplace Poker 27", Black

Homebasix Fireplace Poker 27', Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Pretty good value for the price. I do wish it were one piece, as opposed to three. The poker, shaft, and handle are all separate pieces that screw together. They always seem to loosen on mine. I use mine for outdoor campfires, so I may be a little rougher on mine than most.

P.s. If you use yours outside, I've found that a couple pieces of reflective tape on the shaft will help you find it in the dark.

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I have used this more than a few times and have left it sitting outside in the elements and it hasn't rusted away.

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I liked this item and purchased it primarily for camping. I have used it several times and only needed to tighten the poker end once or twice. It appears to be very solid in its construction.

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I was thrilled that I could buy just the fireplace poker instead of a complete set, as we are using this on our camping trips. It is very sturdy and strong, and we have been using it pretty regularly. I'm very happy with it

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I have a firepit that came with a poker that had a plastic handle. One evening I stepped on it and it broke. I needed a replacement and bought this. This has worked great. It is all metal and the handle is wood so I cannot step on it and break it and it is not real big so it fits perfectly for storage in my fire pit.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Minuteman International FG6-24M 24-Inch Masonry Grate Reviews

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After using only a few times it was sagging in the middle, does not stand up to the heat of a fire.

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exactly as portrayed in the online store. Quality is very good and has been holding up after several fires. Thanks.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Catalytic Combustor (6" Diameter By 2" Wide) for Consolidated Reviews

Catalytic Combustor for Consolidated Dutchwest Wood Stoves.
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This combustor works fine except I can never get the advertised 5 year life expectancy out of it. I burn only untreated wood and am very careful not to get any metals in the firebox. I've never had the substrate crumble, but after 2 3 years the temperature starts to fall off and then I know its time to get a new one and they aren't cheap!

I can achieve a combustor temperature of 1200 deg. and some times a little higher as long as the fire is still able to produce smoke which is what the catalyst feeds on. My stove throws out a lot of heat when everything is working as it should and the wood is well seasoned. A properly working combustor will keep the creosote build up in the chimney to a minimum as long as the combustor temperature is 500 deg. or higher. An airtight stove is designed to work with an oxygen starved, smoldering, smoky fire for it to work properly so a properly functioning combustor is absolutely essential. This not only makes firewood last much longer (sometimes up to 8 hours between loads), but also will produce much more heat and cut down on emissions and creosote build up. If you are thinking about running your airtight stove without a combustor, DON'T DO IT!!! I can't stress this enough. If I can get 3 years out of a $120.00 combustor I think it's a cheap way to heat considering the wood fuel I'm using is essentially free.

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I replace the catalytic combustor yearly as we burn 24-7 when winter approaches. It is a very durable product and we haven't had problems with the puffing you can get with cheaper made combustors. It heats up nicely to burn the smoke more efficiently. I really like this product!

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First of all, this item comes very securely packaged which is rather reassuring for any ceramic item having to endure the rigors of shipping. Better yet, it works exactly as advertised. I replaced the old combustor in my small Dutchwest Stove in about 20 minutes and that night had the hottest fire of the winter. Thinking about ordering two more just to have on hand for the distant future.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Extra Thick Steel Fireplace Grate w 9 Bars - 36 inches Length Reviews

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This grate was exactly what I was looking for and it is exactly as described. Delivery was shockingly fast (Amazon claims I shouldn't have it yet!) and in time for an all-day Thanksgiving fire in the fireplace, not to mention many other delightful evenings around the fireplace. Because I need such a big size and use my fireplace multiple times a week during the colder months, I wanted a good grate. This one has lived up to my expectations already. It is definitely worth the price.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Cheap SEI Calvert Electric Fireplace

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I am very pleased with this product. It looks beautiful in my bedroom. The appearance of the flame is very real. It does not put off a ton of heat, but it is a great supplemental source of heat.

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I first want to let everyone know who buys this, probably MOST of these fireplaces come in 2 boxes so dont worry when you just get 1/2 (1 box is the insert and 1 box is the mantel)

That being said, I am absolutely in love with this Fireplace. My home is very open and very white so this was a perfect choice for what I need, The color is off white and the details on the mantel are very simple but quite classy.

Putting the unit together was very easy, the directions were very strait froward and easy to follow, everything was numbered correctly even the hardware bag with the screws and dowels. (only needed a Philips screw driver )

Once put together the fireplace feels very solid and sturdy. (I have the fireplace on carpet and a very fat curious cat so was worried about tipping, that wont happen) . The flames look great (as 1 person said they look about as real as any fake flame could look) The heating unit puts off a good amount of heat and the blower sounds about what you would expect,(blowing) I dont find it bothersome or loud.

Over all I am finding this to be the perfect addition to my living room and I feel quite confident in recommending this fireplace for durability, quality, ease of putting together, and above all beauty!!

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The fireplace does look very nice. However, the flame effect is not as realistic as another fireplace I purchased from Lowes for $250, which was a bit of a disappointment.

THe major issue I have with this item is that the flame effect has become increasingly noisy. THere is a continual knocking sound, which is caused by the servo motor that spings the reflector to create the flame effect. Its too noisy to switch on, and I fear that soon it will break altogether. Not what you expect for $500.

I should have bought a better quality one.

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Beautiful and easy to assemble. Very elegant and functional as well. The heater works wonderfully and the flame keeps my dogs happy.

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I got this delivered today. Very fast shipping. A little hard to put together for a woman. One piece got bumped off during shipping but I was able to glue it back. After assembly this fireplace is beautiful. The flames look very real and it puts out good heat. It's also a very good size. I would have given 5 stars but didnt because of the one piece and a few nicks. I would recommend this fireplace. :)

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Cheap Peterson Gas Logs Decorative Pine Cone Remote Receiver Cover

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Just what's its for. Good decoration however I didn't read thoroughly enought thought that it came with the remote device that I actually needed.

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Hi, The decorative Pine Cone Cover was shipped in just the manufacturer's packaging; plastic wrap in a sealed cardboard box without any padding bubble wrap or peanuts nor was the cardboard box put in another box with padding. The seller said the manufacturer would not allow the product to be taken out of the box to be re-packed, so that it would have to be packed in another box with padding to ship with-out damage. Several of the tips of the pine cone were broken off, so the damage was very noticeable. But more than that, the pine cone itself was poorly manufactured, with lots of air-bubble holes from when the material was poured into the mold. It was very tacky looking. Also, it was much larger than it appeared in the photo, so even if it wasn't damaged or poorly made, it would seem really out of place, instead of hiding the remote receiver cover. Note: the seller did refund the full purchase price as well as shipping and I didn't have to ship the item back; they just told me to 'dispose' of it. I appreciated not having to spend any more time or $$$$ shipping it back.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Best Achla Designs TSH-10 Straight Bracket, 15-Inch Deals

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We were searching for a durable nice bracket for our hanging lamp and this one is awesome. It matches all sorts of decor and it looks great.

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It holds things up as long as they aren't too heavy. We use it for our hummingbird feeder. Works just fine.

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Have an old almost all wood interior house. We were struggling with an over sized plant or two that are hung and wanted to move it to another window too. So went in search for a longer bracket and this does the trick. However we hang the plants outside in summer and so would be nice to be able to swing the bracket to the side or even like we do other brackets we have swing them to one side or the other as slight adjustments to where you want it to hang in front of or to the side of the window.

However it is strong enough to hold the planters and it clears the window well which was needed too. And not as expensive as some similar products. We bought two of these and also the similar 12 inch bracket that has a curved down end instead of the curve up. And two deck hanging hooks in wrought iron too. And one 12 inch that curves up and out that does swivel to the side but will use these others mostly outdoors in the summer. If the swivel bracket had come in a longer version that would have been our choice. For the money this 15 inch bracket is right on however and glad we got it.

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We bought two of these for home oratories. My husband is an iconographer, and incense is a part of our home life for religious reasons. These brackets (the listing is for only one) are both straight and at a 90 degree angle to the wall. Very well made, and they fit the 1/2" metal ring at the top of our censers. They would also do well for a hanging plant, lamp, or small mobile, I think.

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I bought this bracket for the purpose of holding up a bird feeder. It is of a simple & sturdy metal construction and I foresee getting eons of use out of this product. Since I was only asked to rate the ITEM, I gave it an objective and unbiased five stars. The only caveat was the atrocious shipping period. It not only arrived a day late, but it sat in a delivery facility two towns away over the weekend and THREE additional BUSINESS days before it went out for delivery the following day. I received plenty of cross-country shipments (NY to CA) from different companies before, but I can't recall the last time anything took two whole weeks to deliver. I am pleased enough with the product that I plan to buy another just not from this seller. If you're expecting to receive this item in a timely manner, do yourself a favor and buy it elsewhere, even if it means paying a little extra for shipping.

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